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Broadway: The Visit, The Real Thing, Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill, Motown, The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess, Peter and the Starcatcher, All About Me, and Next to Normal. Off-Broadway: Himself & Nora, Invisible Thread, Perfect Arrangement, The Tempest, Pretty Filthy, and Father Comes Home from the Wars. TV/Film: Mozart in the Jungle, Gotham, Inside Amy Schumer, God’s Pocket, Six by Sondheim, 30 Rock, Lola Versus, and Angelica.

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Productions

Beaches
 
[Broadway, 2026]
Wig, Hair & Make-up Designer
Reunions
 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
Wig Designer
Hair Designer
Buena Vista Social ClubBuena Vista Social Club
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Hair Designer
Our TownOur Town
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Hair, Wig, and Makeup Design
& Juliet& Juliet
 
[US Tour, 2024] [Replacement]
Hair, Wig & Makeup Design[Replacement]
Kimberly AkimboKimberly Akimbo
 
[US Tour, 2024]
Wig, Hair, and Make-Up Designer
Once Upon A MattressOnce Upon A Mattress
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Hair, Wig, and Makeup Design
Life and TrustLife and Trust
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024] [Replacement]
Hair and Makeup Designer[Replacement]
Breaking the StoryBreaking the Story
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Hair & Makeup Design
Sally & TomSally & Tom
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Hair, Wig, and Makeup Design
A Sign of the TimesA Sign of the Times
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Hair, Wig, & Makeup Design
Once Upon a MattressOnce Upon a Mattress
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Hair & Wig Designer
Sing StreetSing Street
 
[Broadway, 2023] Cancelled
Hair & Makeup Design
Buena Vista Social ClubBuena Vista Social Club
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Wigs, Hair, & Makeup
Peter Pan (Non-Equity)Peter Pan (Non-Equity)
 
[US Tour, 2023]
Hair & Make-Up Designer
Purlie VictoriousPurlie Victorious
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Wig, Hair, & Makeup Designer
Good Night, OscarGood Night, Oscar
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Hair, Wig, Makeup Design
Sweeney ToddSweeney Todd
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Wig, Hair, & Makeup Design
& Juliet& Juliet
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Hair, Wig, Makeup Designer
Kimberly AkimboKimberly Akimbo
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Make-Up Designer
Hair and Wig Designer
Jagged Little PillJagged Little Pill
 
[US Tour, 2022]
Hair, Wig, and Make-Up Design
Between the LinesBetween the Lines
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Hair, Wig, and Makeup Designer
Unknown SoldierUnknown Soldier
 
[Off-Broadway, 2020]
Hair and Wig Designer
Love in Hate NationLove in Hate Nation
 
[Regional (US), 2019]
Hair & Wig Designer
Scotland, PAScotland, PA
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Hair, Wig, & Makeup Design
In Old AgeIn Old Age
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Hair and Wig Designer
runboyrunrunboyrun
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Hair and Wig Designer
WivesWives
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Hair/Wig Designer
Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de LuneFrankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Hair, Wig, and Makeup Designer
BLKSBLKS
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Hair,Wig and Makeup Designer
Alice By HeartAlice By Heart
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Hair, Wig and Makeup Designer
A Sign of the TimesA Sign of the Times
 
[Regional (US), 2018]
Hair Designer
Jagged Little PillJagged Little Pill
 
[Boston, 2018]
Wig, Hair, & Make-Up Designer
Later LifeLater Life
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Wig, Hair, & Makeup Designer
The Low RoadThe Low Road
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Wig, Hair, and Makeup
The AmateursThe Amateurs
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Wig, Hair, & Make-Up Designer
MankindMankind
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Hair, Wig and Makeup Design
The New WorldThe New World
 
[Regional (US), 2017]
Wig/Hair/Makeup Designer
Too Heavy For Your PocketToo Heavy For Your Pocket
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Hair and Wig Design
As You Like ItAs You Like It
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Hair, Wig, and Make-up Design
Bella: An American Tall TaleBella: An American Tall Tale
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Hair, Wig and Makeup Designer
Pacific OverturesPacific Overtures
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Wig, Hair & Make-up Design
Joan of Arc: Into the FireJoan of Arc: Into the Fire
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Wigs, Hair & Make-up Design
Sunset BoulevardSunset Boulevard
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Wig, Hair & Makeup Designer
The LiarThe Liar
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Wig, Hair & Makeup Designer
Twelfth NightTwelfth Night
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Hair and Wig Designer
The BandstandThe Bandstand
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2015]
Hair, Wig, and Makeup Designer
42nd Street42nd Street
 
[US Tour, 2015]
Hair, Wig, and Makeup Design
The VisitThe Visit
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Make-Up Design
Snow OrchidSnow Orchid
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Hair and Wig Design
AllegroAllegro
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Hair and Make-Up Designer, Wig Designer
Can-CanCan-Can
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2014]
Hair, Wig, and Makeup Design
Motown the MusicalMotown the Musical
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Make-Up Designer
The Break of NoonThe Break of Noon
 
[Off-Broadway, 2010]
Wig Designer
Mindgame
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Hair and Make-Up Designer
Beebo Brinker Chronicles
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Hair and Make-Up Designer
Oroonoko
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Wig Designer
Make-Up Designer

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Wig and Hair

J. Jared Janas, Sally & Tom

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CLUE Begins Performances At Pikes Peak Center This Month Photo
CLUE Begins Performances At Pikes Peak Center This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2026

The murder mystery play CLUE, based on the popular Hasbro board game, will be performed at Pikes Peak Center from March 23-25. The production promises a blend of suspense and humor, keeping audiences engaged until the final twist.
CHEZ JOEY to Extend its Run at Arena Stage Through Late March Photo
CHEZ JOEY to Extend its Run at Arena Stage Through Late March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2026

Arena Stage will present a one-week extension for its world-premiere production of Chez Joey. The musical features fresh arrangements from the legendary catalog of Great American Songbook duo Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart.
KIMBERLY AKIMBO Set to Perform at Wharton Center in East Lansing Photo
KIMBERLY AKIMBO Set to Perform at Wharton Center in East Lansing
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2026

Kimberly Akimbo, winner of five 2023 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is coming to East Lansing for its premiere in Cobb Great Hall.
Video: Inside Rehearsals for DEATH OF A SALESMAN at Hartford Stage Photo
Video: Inside Rehearsals for DEATH OF A SALESMAN at Hartford Stage
by Joshua Wright - Feb 25, 2026

Go inside rehearsals for Death of a Salesman at Hartford Stage, starring Peter Jacobson and directed by Melia Bensussen. The production runs February 27 through March 29, 2026.
& JULIET To Play Bass Concert Hall As Part Of Broadway In Austin Photo
& JULIET To Play Bass Concert Hall As Part Of Broadway In Austin
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2026

& JULIET will play Bass Concert Hall in Austin as part of the 2025–26 Broadway in Austin Season. Tickets go on sale February 20 at 10 a.m. The pop musical features songs by Max Martin and a book by David West Read.
Full Cast Set for BEACHES On Broadway Starring Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett Photo
Full Cast Set for BEACHES On Broadway Starring Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2026

Beaches, A New Musical has found their young stars of the new musical, starring Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett. Samantha Schwartz and Zeya Grace will play Little Cee Cee and Little Bertie, alongside newly revealed members of the cast.
Review: &JULIET REWRITES THE NARRATIVE at STRAZ CENTER Photo
Review: &JULIET REWRITES THE NARRATIVE at STRAZ CENTER
by Drew Eberhard - Feb 14, 2026

&Juliet is a 2019 jukebox musical, featuring a book by David West Read and music by Max Martin, a Swedish Pop songwriter. On the surface, its story is fairly simple when laid out, but the adventures of its characters and how they traverse the narrative is whatreally get to the heart of the story.
Video: Watch Jessica Vosk & Kelli Barrett Sing New BEACHCES Songs Photo
Video: Watch Jessica Vosk & Kelli Barrett Sing New BEACHCES Songs
by Michael Major - Feb 13, 2026

Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett gave a first listen to Beaches the Musical at an event at So & So's. The performance included the recently released duet 'Wish I Could Be Like You,' as well as 'Words I Could Have Said' and 'Real Woman.' Watch videos!
Tickets for & JULIET in Chicago Go on Sale Tomorrow Photo
Tickets for & JULIET in Chicago Go on Sale Tomorrow
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2026

Broadway In Chicago has announced that individual tickets for & Juliet will go on sale tomorrow, Friday, February 13, for the two-week limited engagement (July 22–August 2), at The Auditorium (50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive).
Ben Jacoby and Brent Thiessen Join Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett in BEACHES on Broad Photo
Ben Jacoby and Brent Thiessen Join Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett in BEACHES on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2026

Ben Jacoby (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical) and Brent Thiessen (Thoroughly Modern Millie Canadian Premiere) will join stars Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett in the Broadway production of the new musical, Beaches.
Tickets to CLUE at The Hobby Center For The Performing Arts on Sale This Week Photo
Tickets to CLUE at The Hobby Center For The Performing Arts on Sale This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2026

Memorial Hermann Broadway at the Hobby Center has revealaed that tickets for Clue, the hilarious murder mystery comedy inspired by the Hasbro board game and adapted from the fan-favorite film, will go on sale.
Harris Center Will Present CLUE: Live on Stage in March Photo
Harris Center Will Present CLUE: Live on Stage in March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2026

CLUE, the hilarious murder mystery comedy inspired by the Hasbro board game and adapted from the fan-favorite film, comes to Folsom from March 5 to March 8, 2026.
Peter Jacobson, Adrianne Krstansky and More to Lead DEATH OF A SALESMAN At Hartford S Photo
Peter Jacobson, Adrianne Krstansky and More to Lead DEATH OF A SALESMAN At Hartford Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2026

Hartford Stage has announced the complete cast lineup for its upcoming production of DEATH OF A SALESMAN, set to open in February 2026. The renowned theater will showcase a diverse group of actors, bringing fresh perspectives to this classic play.
The 1/52 Project Opens Applications For Fifth Year Of Designer Grant Program Photo
The 1/52 Project Opens Applications For Fifth Year Of Designer Grant Program
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2026

The 1/52 Project has opened applications for its 2026 grant cycle supporting early-career theatre designers from historically excluded groups. Founded by Beowulf Boritt, the OBIE Award-winning program provides financial grants of up to $17,500.
Sadie Soverall and More to Star in JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN UK Premiere Photo
Sadie Soverall and More to Star in JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN UK Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2026

The cast has been revealed for the UK transfer of John Proctor is the Villain by Kimberly Belflower, directed by Tony Award-winner Danya Taymor. It arrives from a run on Broadway and plays at the Royal Court.
Canadian Production of & JULIET Extends Performances Photo
Canadian Production of & JULIET Extends Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2026

The new Canadian production of & Juliet will extend performances at the Royal Alexandra Theatre. In addition, & Juliet will hold a special sing-along performance this spring.
KIMBERLY AKIMBO North American Tour Comes To Madison in February Photo
KIMBERLY AKIMBO North American Tour Comes To Madison in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2026

'Kimberly Akimbo,” winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including Best Musical and the most critically acclaimed musical of its season, will make its Madison premiere at Overture Center for the Arts.
Beth Malone, Krysta Rodriguez and Sam Gravitte to Star in STARSTRUCK at Bucks County Photo
Beth Malone, Krysta Rodriguez and Sam Gravitte to Star in STARSTRUCK at Bucks County Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2026

Bucks County Playhouse has revealed the cast and creative team for the world premiere of “Starstruck,” a new musical comedy that kicks off the Playhouse’s 2026 mainstage season.
Video: Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett Sing 'Wish I Could Be Like You' From BEACHES Photo
Video: Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett Sing 'Wish I Could Be Like You' From BEACHES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2026

Beaches, A New Musical has released a first look music video of stars Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett singing “Wish I Could Be Like You” from the original score.
Video: & JULIET Toronto Company Performs Raptors Game Halftime Show Photo
Video: & JULIET Toronto Company Performs Raptors Game Halftime Show
by Joshua Wright - Jan 20, 2026

The Vanessa Sears (Juliet) and the Toronto cast of & Juliet performed during halftime at the Raptors vs. 76ers game on January 12, 2026.
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